The Latest Breaking News from Bill Lee

The Tennessee execution that ‘went horribly wrong’: how Byron Black’s killing unfolded

Witnesses say disabled death-row man was in distress upon gurney, while lawyer calls execution ‘100% botched’

The Guardian - US · Aug 9, 2025

MAGA die-hard Marsha Blackburn is running for Tennessee governor

Trump loyalist Marsha Blackburn would be the Volunteer State’s first female governor if she were to win next year’s race to replace term-limited incumbent Bill Lee

The Independent UK · Aug 6, 2025

Tennessee Sen. Marsha Blackburn is running for governor - Roll Call

Tennessee Sen. Marsha Blackburn launched her long-awaited campaign for governor Wednesday, hoping to succeed term-limited Gov. Bill Lee.

Roll Call · Aug 6, 2025

Tennessee prison riot contained after several hours; 3 inmates and 1 guard injured

A private correctional company says inmates at a Tennessee prison destroyed property, compromised security cameras and set a few fires during a riot that took hours to contain and caused minor injuries to three inmates and one guard

The Independent UK · Jun 9, 2025

Tennessee Inmate's Last Words Revealed After Urging Family to Stay Away From Execution Chamber

Tennessee executed Oscar Smith after years of delays, with the 75-year-old using his final words to denounce the justice system and insult the governor.

Latin Times · May 23, 2025

Civil rights leaders say acquittals in Tyre Nichols' death highlight the need for police reform

After three former Memphis police officers were acquitted in the beating death of Tyre Nichols, community and civil rights leaders are expressing outrage over another disappointment in the long push for police reform

The Independent UK · May 8, 2025

Jelly Roll recommended for pardon for criminal past

The Tennessee Board of Parole has "unanimously recommended" for Jelly Roll to be pardoned for his past crimes.

BANG Premier · Apr 23, 2025

Tennessee board recommends that governor pardon country star Jelly Roll

The Tennessee Board of Parole has recommended a pardon for country music star Jelly Roll, a Nashville native who has spoken openly about his criminal history and what it has taken to overcome it

The Independent UK · Apr 22, 2025

Attorneys ask Tennessee governor to pause executions until legal challenge is resolved

Attorneys for two Tennessee inmates facing execution this year are asking Gov. Bill Lee to declare a reprieve until a judge determines the legality of the state’s new execution protocol

The Independent UK · Apr 10, 2025

New wave of smaller, cheaper nuclear reactors sends US states racing to attract the industry

U.S. states are positioning themselves to compete for newer, cheaper nuclear reactors being developed as communities and tech giants compete in a race for electricity

The Independent UK · Mar 29, 2025